Land and new homes in Oxford
Land to Homes is a land and new-homes business covering Oxford. We can buy suitable land directly, fund the planning on promotion and option deals, and deliver homes for sale, rent and affordable housing. Every land enquiry starts with a free, no-obligation appraisal.
Oxford · OX1Free site appraisal
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- Free site appraisalNo cost, no obligation
- Legal fees coveredReasonable fees, on options and promotion
- Nothing to pay upfrontOn promotion: we fund planning
- Direct purchaseSuitable sites, with or without planning
- UK-wideEngland, Wales, Scotland and NI
Where Oxford fits
Our Oxfordshire coverage is centred on Oxford, postcode district OX1, and reaches 5 other places. Abingdon is the closest neighbouring place we cover, at about 6 miles, followed by Didcot and Witney. Oxford is in the South East region of England.
Typical sites we review near Oxford include fields put forward or allocated in the local plan, redundant agricultural buildings and brownfield land in and around Oxford. As Oxford is in England, applications are judged against the National Planning Policy Framework, and the buyer of land pays Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT).
If you own land near Oxford, the first step is a free, no-obligation appraisal.
Services in Oxford
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Oxford
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Oxford
- Sell Land Without Planning in Oxford
- Land Option Agreements in Oxford
- Land Promotion Agreements in Oxford
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Oxford
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Oxford
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Oxford
- Sell Brownfield Land in Oxford
- Sell an Infill Plot in Oxford
- Land Assembly and Access in Oxford
- Free Site Appraisal in Oxford
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Oxford
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Oxford
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Oxford
- New Home Construction in Oxford
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Oxford
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Oxford
- New Homes to Rent in Oxford
- Affordable Housing in Oxford
- Social Housing in Oxford
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Oxford
Funders and partners
The English system, as it applies in Oxford
Land with no planning permission can still be sold. Around Oxford, the usual routes in England are a direct sale, an option agreement or a promotion agreement, where the planning work is funded for you and the land is sold once consent is granted. Outline planning permission settles the principle, with reserved matters approved later. Section 106 obligations, the Community Infrastructure Levy where charged and biodiversity net gain all affect what a site is worth, so independent advice matters.
In England, affordable housing on market developments in Oxford is normally secured through a Section 106 agreement, which sets the number, tenure and transfer of homes to a registered provider. Grant from Homes England can add further homes, and the 2026 to 2036 programme expects at least 60% of funded homes to be Social Rent. Land to Homes can supply land, design and build homes, or deliver completed homes for councils and housing associations.
| Local planning document | Local Plan |
|---|---|
| In-principle consent | Outline planning permission, with reserved matters approved later |
| Land registration | HM Land Registry |
| How a sale becomes binding | A land sale becomes legally binding on exchange of contracts and finishes on completion, after which the buyer registers the title with HM Land Registry. |
| Developer contributions | Section 106 planning obligations, plus the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) where the council charges it |
Your questions answered for Oxford
Can you guarantee my land will get planning permission?
No one can guarantee planning permission. Decisions rest with the planning authority or, on appeal, an independent appeal body. What we can do is assess the prospects honestly, prepare a thorough application and deal with likely objections early. If we think a site is unlikely to succeed, we will tell you before anyone spends time or money on it.
What is a land promotion agreement?
Under a promotion agreement, a promoter funds and manages the planning process, then markets the land for sale with the landowner once permission is granted. The proceeds are shared under an agreed formula after the promoter's costs. With Land to Homes there is nothing to pay upfront: planning costs are only recovered from the sale proceeds if the land sells with planning.
How do I register interest in a new home?
Tell us your contact details, preferred areas, the type and size of home, whether you want to buy or rent, and your timing. Registering is free, it is not a reservation or an application, and you can ask us to remove your details at any time. We use it to contact you and to understand what people need.
Do I need my own solicitor to sell land?
Yes. Every landowner should have their own solicitor on a land sale or agreement, and many also use a land agent or chartered surveyor. On option and promotion agreements with Land to Homes, we pay your reasonable legal fees, with the amount agreed up front in the heads of terms before you instruct anyone.
Do you buy land in Oxford?
Yes. Land to Homes looks at land in Oxford and elsewhere in Oxfordshire, including Bicester, Banbury and Didcot. Every enquiry starts with a free site appraisal, and on option and promotion agreements we pay your reasonable legal fees.